CXC165K

Sounds like this motor is going to be a bit of a beast...!!!

I like the fact that it has got so much unique and wonderful history to it, what a gem...
 
Geordie Jim said:
Sounds very interesting.
Will it be Auto or Manual?
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Manual, certainly. TVR 4.2 lump, Jaguar differential with LSD modified for a P6.

Barring 'D' posts the welding is now done, more to follow folks.
 
At the moment Duncan is working on the instalation of the XJS slipper.
I'll have new photos early in the new year.
Cheers
Nick
 
I love dragging up an old thread and this car seems like such an important piece of Rover's history I thought I'd nip on here and ask if there are any pictures of this car in its current state...?

Also, did we find out if its history was as we originally thought?! A real brochure car is something very special indeed :wink:
 
Hi All
I am the owner of CXC so thank you for all the kind and positive comments. I dont usually use forums so please excuse the lack input from myself!
Also sorry to everyone who feels the car should be original, unfortunetly the engine and gearbox were stolen, so as it was never going to be as original I decided to build the car I wanted. I ve owned CXC for 12 years where it has mainly sat in a garage, i didnt know she was a brochure car until I came in contact with Mr Dunning.
So the spec is street sleeper so it shouldnt be too difficult to imagine it looking standard! But she will run a 4.8 Rover on injection using an Emerald ECU. T5 TVR gearbox and Jaguar limited slip diff. It will be its original Scarab blue and a complete interior re trim in a colour very close to Mango. Brakes and wheels obviously uprated as will the fuel cell and many other one off parts.
At the moment as I understand the chassis is pretty much done, the engine should be finished in a couple of weeks as will the intreior. I am looking to have her painted in Febuary. So 2014 should bring a new MOT and the finished car!! I cant wait!! There isnt much to see at the moment but I am sure photos will appear in due course. Cheers Ian
 
Jester, that sounds like a great recipe for an enjoyable P6. Look forward to seeing some photos.
 
I'll get some as/is photos shortly of this one. There's one piece of welding to be done (nearside 'D' post) and the job is complete.

Duncan's been hanging panels on the car, and more to follow. The aim is to get her to the paint shop before Christmas, then the fun will really start.

Cheers
Nick
 
Hi Jester

Spotted you car at D&G and spoke about your plans for the car, It's going to be a very special car when done.

Wasn't a fan of mango, but seeing pics from the brochure it really does work with the blue.

Look forward to seeing pics of when she's done!
 
I would be very interested to see any upgraded rear axle and T5 transmission installation pictures out of curiosity :D

Will there be any further tweaks/upgrades to the suspension or will that remain standard?
 
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